TEMPLES & SHRINES · TEMPLE SUNSET TOURS
Uluwatu on its cliff, Tanah Lot in the surf, Prambanan against a red sky. These 15 are compared on the hour they start, whether a performance or a dinner is attached, and how bad the drive back is.
Start with hotel pickup or meet at Onederz Siem Reap for an eight-hour temple circuit. Choose sunrise or sunset, then visit Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei with an English-speaking guide such as Mr. T, Sen, David, or Chanthy.
“David was absolutely amazing, I loved the sunset tour with him! I learned a lot and would not hesitate to book with David again.”
Start before dawn for Angkor Wat, then visit Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Sen, David, Rith, and Mr T are praised for clear stories, humor, and helpful photos. Choose a shared group or private outing.
“We had the best time! Rith was extremely friendly, funny and informative, and waited for us to get our breakfast this morning lol and it was like having a real harry styles with the singing. We got told the full history of the different temples. We were provided cold water at every stop and the van had air conditioning which took us between each temple. The food stop for lunch was also very good and reasonably priced.”
Ride the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion with an English-speaking archaeologist guide, then enjoy about 1.5 to 2 hours at Poseidon’s Temple. Guides such as Lydia, Angelina, and Dimitra add Greek myths and local history, while the sunset provides the main event. Entry costs an extra €20.
“Great guide Angelina with lots of fun facts, Greek myths and information. Great day in all. Recommend.”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Vone, Pheap, or Sok for two full days among Angkor’s major temples. You’ll see sunrise at Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, Preah Khan, Ta Som, and more, with air-conditioned transport, cold water, and time for photos.
“A fantastic and intense two days. The first day started with a disappointing sunrise - trust nature - but our tour guide, Saying ensured we had an informative and interesting day visiting the more well known (and crowded) temples. We arrived back at 1.30, exhausted but very happy. For me, day two was the better day, visiting the quieter temples. Sam was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable and with a great sense of fun. It was great having some temples almost to ourselves. The day concluded with a beautiful sunset and a 7pm arrival back. I would thoroughly recommend the trip for a great way to see most of the…”
Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Phnom Bakheng with an English-speaking guide such as Nick, Vone, or Sayon. Expect temple stories, jungle paths, cold water, air-conditioned transport, and a sunset climb. The $15 tour excludes the temple pass and meals.
“John was very good in explaining everything. Furthermore i lost my airpods in one of the store. Using his local friends he helped me in finding and giving it back to them. And also he took some great photos. Definitely worth trying this”
Meet at Krung Thonburi BTS Station for a four-hour tuk-tuk tour through Bangkok after dark. With guides such as Jazzie, Sasa, Kevin, or Tony, you’ll sample market snacks, visit a temple, walk the 24-hour flower market, eat dinner, and finish in Chinatown.
“Amazing experience with Tony as our guide! Very well organised and great vaule. Would recommend to anyone.”
Spend about seven hours with a private driver-guide such as Mur, Nyoman, or Wayan, visiting Uluwatu Temple, watching the Kecak Fire Dance at sunset, and eating seafood on Jimbaran Beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered from many south Bali and Ubud hotels.
“Naya our tour guide/driver was early to arrive at our place. He was very accomodating, friendly, and tried his best to answer our questions about the trip and Balinese culture and religion in general. The trip from Canggu to Uluwatu was 2hRead more”
Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch by Srah Srang, cold towels, and water are included. The day ends with sunset at Phnom Bakheng, weather and crowds permitting.
“The hotel pick up was exactly on time and communication was efficient with contact made the night before. Our tour guide Ra was very personable and the tour was a nice mixture of culture and history. Thoroughly enjoyed Ra’s company and professionalism.”
Spend two full days at Angkor with guides such as Pal, Sak, Sokpee, or Chhay, depending on assignment. Visit Angkor Wat at sunrise, see Ta Prohm and Bayon, travel to Banteay Srei, and cool off between temples in an air-conditioned vehicle with cold water and towels.
“The sunset was marred by the heavy smog which made viewing less than ideal. The incline up to the pinnacle for viewing was problematic for anyone with breathing issues or asthma due to the heat and pollution. As far as the sunrise portion, be advised that we made our way there at 4:30am via iPhone flashlights and sat on the ground for 1.5 hours until the sun came up. In hindsight we should have opted for the sunrise and skipped the sunset since seeing Angkor Wat in shadow as the sun began to rise was worth it. Overall our guide was knowledgeable and personable and he made the 2 days…”
Spend six hours exploring Uluwatu Temple, watching the 6 PM Kecak fire dance, and dining optionally on Jimbaran Bay’s beach. Your private driver handles the roads, parking, tickets, and timing. Guides such as Abu, Putra, Koko, and Nyoman are known for temple tips and photo help.
“We had such a great time with Dput as our tour guide at Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak Fire Dance! From the moment we met, he was super friendly, easy to talk to, and full of interesting info about Bali and its culture. He made the trip to the temple fun and gave us some cool background stories that really brought the place to life. At the temple, he showed us the best spots for photos and helped us navigate the area. When it came time for the fire show, he explained what it was all about, which made watching it way more meaningful. Honestly, Dput made the whole experience…”
Spend four hours exploring Bangkok after dark by tuk tuk, with an English-speaking guide such as Sasa, P, or Kevin. Expect market snacks, pad Thai, mango sticky rice, Wat Prayoon, Chinatown, and the flower market. Food, drinks, transport, and end-of-tour drop-off are included.
“It was a great experience, SASA our guide give us a lot of interesting informations. I recommend to do this Tour if it’s your first time in Bangkok.”
Start before dawn for Angkor Wat’s sunrise, then spend the morning at Bayon, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, and other ancient sites. An English-speaking guide such as Vone, Sok, Nick, or Ho Heang explains the carvings, faith, and Khmer history. Expect an air-conditioned minibus, small group, cold water, and a long day.
“lovely trip with Ho Heang. very knowledgeable and took time to explain everything thoroughly and check if we had questions. Temples absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately a very hot day so we were all a bit wilted by the end.”
Spend five evening hours at Wat Umong and Doi Suthep with a guide such as TomTam, Boon, or Happy. Explore forest tunnels, climb 309 steps, watch monks at the Golden Pagoda, and see Chiang Mai light up below. Hotel pickup is optional, and small groups are available.
“Leela was amazing! She explained in detail each temple and its history - she helped us with navigating the temples. Highly recommend this tour !”
Meet your guide under the olive tree by the Lemonade stand at the Juno Temple entrance. Over two hours, explore five Doric temples, including Concordia, Heracles, and Olympian Zeus, as sunset light gives way to evening illumination. Guides speak Italian and English.
“Graziella was a very good guide who provided us with interesting information and context. I highly recommend taking this tour at sunset , the views are breathtaking and you also get to see the temples lit up at night”
Spend about eight hours visiting Angkor Wat, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, Bayon, and Phnom Bakheng from Siem Reap. An English-speaking guide such as David or Rith leads the temple visits, while an air-conditioned vehicle, cold water, and towels make the hot day easier. The group can include up to 15 people.
“Great tour! Mr.Rith is such a nice, knowleable and experienced guide. We even had water and cols towels all the time. Tour is well structured, not very hard to keep on”
Sunrise, sunset, on foot or by tuk-tuk.
